In a flagrant display of dubious executive power, former President Joe Biden approved several preemptive pardons during his closing days in the office, as recent findings show. What’s more, the supposed utilization of an autopen by Biden has provoked fiery discussions for a significant duration. Former President Donald Trump has remarked that innumerable pardons Biden authorized should be considered invalid, asserting that Biden wasn’t fully aware of the content he was signing off with the automated instrument.
Fanning the flames of public distrust, Biden put into action a sequence of preemptive pardons towards the termination of his presidential term. The recipients were a select group of officials that spanned from medical advisors to military leadership. Such moves were clearly contrived to shield these individuals from any possible backlash under the Trump administration.
High-ranking individuals like Anthony Fauci, the administration’s former prime health official, and Gen. Mark Milley, earlier at the helm of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, were among those cushioned from the possibility of retribution. However, it is clear as day that such preemptive pardons didn’t really come from a place of truth and justice, but were rather part of Biden’s contentious outgoing strategy.
In an ironic twist, Joe Biden even proceeded to sign a proclamation announcing the formation of the Chuckwalla National Monument while at the White House in an attempt to leave behind a favourable legacy. His actions, however, only further highlighted his flippant disregard for real issues that needed urgent addressing, further impressing upon us the inefficiency of his administration.
In the meantime, Trump was preoccupied with organizing a groundbreaking meeting with notable CEOs in an effort to revitalize the country spiritually and financially. A departure from Biden’s questionable pardoning system, Trump showcased his dedication to the broader welfare of the nation.
Trump’s whirlwind week also comprised other crucial dialogues such as discussions with the NATO head and an important announcement concerning Russia. These events delineate Trump’s decisive approach, a stark contrast to Biden’s enduring obscurity. His engagement with substantial issues and influential people shed light on his commitment to United States’ national interests.
Marking the anniversary of the Butler assassination attempt, Trump propagated the essence of ‘American spirit’, expressing its ultimate victory over evil forces. His statements seemed a stark contrast to Biden and Harris’ divisive politics, reinforcing the stark difference in leadership between the two administrations.
In the face of a possible Taiwan conflict, significant world powers such as Japan and Australia were urged by the Pentagon to take a firm stand. On the other hand, Democrats seized on the buzz generated by the Epstein files, demonstrating their obsession with drama over policy.
From issues regarding livestock and oil within the Lone Star State, the impact of Trump’s tariffs policy has proven to be far-reaching. This sheds light on Trump’s pragmatic approach to reorient and shake up systems; something that Biden could never muster the courage to do.
On a different note, the lacklustre polling numbers and calls for endorsement of Mamdani seemed to weigh heavily on Hochul. Whereas Mamdani’s incapability to recant contentious positions posed worrying indications of a potential division within the Democratic Party.
In other news, the secluded hideout of Jeffrey Epstein’s associate, Ghislaine Maxwell, was up for grabs. The fascination around the hideout only highlighted the Democratic Party’s focus on scandal rather than policy, putting its priorities into question.
Meanwhile, tensions surrounding immigration escalated as Newsom and Vance traded blows following the Vice President’s vacation in California. This again draws attention to the discord in their policy-making and shows a concerning lack of stability within the administration.